Downers Grove’s Coffee With the Council Saturday will focus on the village’s plans for a public arts program

36 districts are under review as the Justice Department examines opt-out policies and classroom content surrounding gender and sexuality, with the potential for probes to expand to bathroom and sports team access.

A man has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs in connection with a February crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Downers Grove

Center Cass School District 66 has responded to its inclusion the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating over policies related to gender and sexuality

Michael Gianatasio has been named the new executive director of the Downers Grove Park District

The Downers Grove Park District is bringing the magic of the Hundred Acre Wood to the community in 2026 with a yearlong “Winnie the Pooh in Downers Grove” experience designed for families, children and fans of all ages

The Illinois State Board of Elections released final vote totals Friday in the March 17 primary. Here are the results for DuPage and suburban Cook county races.

The family of a Crystal Lake man claims a Woodstock cinema left him inside a dark theater, causing him to fall and leading to his death about a week later.

A 1,176-square-foot single-family house, built in 1927, has changed hands.

The Downers Grove Village Council has taken a step in creating a public art program, tentatively hiring a firm to oversee the process

A single-family house located at 5220 Benton Avenue in Downers Grove changed owners on March 27.

Flexible amenity areas are coming to Downers Grove now that the Village Council has approved a contract for their construction of in the downtown area

From Capitol News Illinois: Chemring Energetic Devices, a Downers Grove-based company that engineers and manufactures devices for NASA, won the title of Coolest Thing Made in Illinois as part of the annual “Makers Madness” competition

A Chicago convicted felon accused of leading police on a high-speed chase while armed with a loaded gun will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance, prosecutors said

The Downers Grove Village Council on Tuesday is expected to take the next step in bringing public art to the downtown area

A plan to build five flexible amenity areas in downtown Downers Grove appears to have the support of the majority of the Village Council with opponents raising some concerns about cost.

A single-family residence located at 4003 Cumnor Road in Downers Grove has a new owner since March 24.

Democratic congressional members from Illinois are questioning President Donald Trump’s fitness for office and calling his threats to destroy Iran as a country "dangerous."

Two people were killed Friday in a crash at the intersection of 35th Street and Highland Avenue in Downers Grove, authorities said.

The Downers Grove Historical Society invites the community to celebrate local history, heritage and hometown pride during FoundersFest Week 2026, a week-long series of events honoring the people and stories that shaped Downers Grove

The Downers Grove Historical Society has named Richard J. Kulovany its 2026 Historian of the Year, recognizing his leadership in historic preservation and his longstanding commitment to the Downers Grove community

The Downers Grove Park District invites the community to celebrate spring with a variety of engaging events for all ages throughout April

Amanda Brode-Rico has been named Community High School District 99’s new assistant superintendent for learning resources

Sinfonietta Bel Canto will feature Chicagoland native John Alden Carpenter’s orchestral suite “Adventures in a Perambulator" in honor of its season theme of saluting America’s 250th anniversary.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove was among the members of the Chicago-area congressional delegation who scored primary victories Tuesday

The Downers Grove Public Library is one of 50 U.S. libraries newly selected to host “Americans and the Holocaust,” a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association

Democratic and Republican voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide which DuPage County Board candidates will move on to the general election in November

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital is advancing its plans to build a second hospital in Downers Grove

A 3,730-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2006, has changed hands.

An open house at O'Neill Middle School signals that the a major renovation project is nearing an end in Downers Grove Grade School District 58

Daniel Crowe has been named the director of technology in Downers Grove Grade School District 58

The candidates challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat differ with him about the top issue facing constituents.

About 500 science teachers gathered last week at Downers Grove North High School for the 2026 Climate of HOPE Conference

A man accused of stabbing a pregnant Downers Grove woman to death in January pleaded not guilty Tuesday to seven counts of first-degree murder

Julie Milavec's tenure as director of the Downers Grove Public Library Director ended Monday. The veteran librarian spent 10 years overseeing numerous challenges and accomplishments at the library.

Downers Grove South High School is seeking nominations for its Class of 2026 Distinguished Alumni

Downers Grove North High School alum Charlie Rohlf, Class of 2001, is the recipient of its Alumni Award of Excellence

A Chicago man accused of of leading officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen car will remain in jail until at least next court appearance after a motion was granted Tuesday to deny his pre-trial release, prosecutors said

The Downers Grove Park District invites adults ages 55 and older to attend the Golden Years Expo from noon to 3 p.m. March 6 at the Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road in Downers Grove

A Downers Grove man missing since Jan. 9 was found dead Friday afternoon in a retention pond in Woodridge, authorities said

A single-family residence located at 4218 Florence Avenue in Downers Grove has a new owner since Feb. 3.

The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Thursday crash in the 5800 block of College Avenue in unincorporated DuPage County near Downers Grove.

A Republican candidate for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat said the U.S. should close its borders to all would-be immigrants until reforms are enacted.

Short will take the stage for a conversation filled with personal stories, humor and memorable moments to support The H Foundation’s mission to fund life-saving cancer research.

About a dozen people gathered Sunday for a Melt the Ice knit-along in Downers Grove. Knitters created Melt the Ice beanies and raised more than $500 for organizations supporting immigrant rights

The Rotary Club of Downers Grove will award music scholarships this spring to high school seniors

Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) recently secured more than $9 million in federal funding for local projects in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District through government funding bills passed by the House of Representatives

Heather-Marie Montilla has been named the new director of the Downers Grove Public Library

EQuality Downers Grove (EQDG) announces “The Three Lives of Cate Kay” by Kate Fagan is this year’s selection for EQuality Downers Grove 4th annual One Book, One Town initiative.

Bryan Bolton has been named the next principal of Whittier School